Malaysia To See Continued Growth In 2026 On FFDI Inflows, Robust Domestic Economy -- Amir Hamzah

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to continue growing in 2026, driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows as well as a robust domestic economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Nearly A Third Of SARA Aid Spent Within Five Days Of Disbursal, Proving Programme's Effectiveness -- Johan

By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Almost one third of the approximately RM624.97 million disbursed under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid programme since Jan 9 has been spent as of Jan 13, indicating its effectiveness in helping low-income groups cope with the cost of living.

HDC, MARA, RISDA In Tie-ups To Strengthen Nation’s Halal Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Bhd (HDC) and the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen strategic cooperation in entrepreneur development, particularly women entrepreneurs, within the national halal industry ecosystem.

Brent Crude Price Slips More Than 4 Pct Over US-Iran Tension

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices slipped more than 4.0 per cent on Thursday after Iran, among OPEC’s largest oil producers, warned that the country will retaliate against foreign threats.

Malaysia Airlines' Europe Flights On Schedule After Iranian Airspace Closure, Affected Flights Rerouted

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has confirmed that all Malaysia Airlines passenger flights to London and Paris, as well as cargo operations to Amsterdam that utilise Middle East routings, continue to operate as scheduled following the temporary closure of Iranian airspace. 

NPL Rate Under Control, Govt Confident Credit Guarantees Will Drive SMEs, Investments -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The non-performing loan (NPL) rate for the guarantee scheme under Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) remains low at around two per cent in line with the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Bursa Malaysia Slips As Profit-Taking Hits Heavyweight Counters, CI Down 0.33 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in negative territory, weighed down by continued profit-taking in most heavyweight counters.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, weighed by mild profit-taking after recent gains and tracking weaker overnight cues from Wall Street.

Customs Department Cut Operating Cost To RM2.13 For Every RM100 Of Revenue Collected In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Customs Department has reduced its operating cost for every RM100 of revenue collected to RM2.13 in 2025.

Malaysia Targets RM2 Bln Pineapple Exports By 2027

KUALA KUBU BAHRU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The government aims to increase pineapple exports to RM2 billion by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen and develop the industry, which is now considered a high-value strategic commodity.

Trump Tariffs In Focus Ahead Of Key US Court Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Countries across the globe, including Malaysia, await the US Supreme Court ruling later today on the reciprocal tariff imposed by President Donald Trump. 

FBM KLCI Edges Lower But Holds Above 1,700 In Early Session

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade today after touching its highest level in more than six years, weighed by negative sentiment following Wall Street’s overnight performance, though the benchmark index remained above the 1,700 level.